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Fair Park community park could break ground in December as fundraising nears goal

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Fair Park’s planned 10-acre community park could break ground as soon as December, with Fair Park First reporting Tuesday that it is about $1.8 million away from reaching the amount needed to begin construction. Fair Park First provided the first of its mandated quarterly updates on the community park to Dallas’ Parks, Trails and Environment Committee. Philanthropy and Strategy Officer Heather Stevens said officials are finalizing a date for the groundbreaking. “We have groundbreaking. It’s slated for December, with the date being finalized in the coming weeks,” Stevens said. The park is planned for about 10 acres near Exposition and South Fitzhugh avenues. Dallas Parks and Recreation Director John Jenkins said the project would bring several new amenities to the area. “You’re going to have a fountain back there. You’re going to have green space. You’re going to have, amphitheater, an area for farmer’s market. It is going to be beautiful,” Jenkins said. The planned park comes as Dallas

First report: Park Picks: Park Finder — kstp.com, 12d